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Pope Benedict XVI’s controversial World Youth Day appearance in Madrid took an interesting turn when a sudden bout of severe weather, including “powerful winds and sheets of rain struck at a vast air base, whipping off his skullcap, shaking the stage and knocking over at least one tent.”Although the Pope was unable to finish his speech, Vatican officials said that the “content of his entire speech [...] was still valid and could be published.”
In the few sentences spoken before the wind and rain forced him to leave the stage, Pope Benedict defended marriage as a commitment between a man and a woman, stating:
“The Lord calls many people to marriage, in which a man and a woman, in becoming one flesh, find fulfillment in a profound life of communion.”
Pope Benedict XVI has a history of denouncing gay and lesbian relationships, including an appearance in Portugal last year where he described gay marriage as “insidious and dangerous.” He has also spoken out against abortion, an important issue in Spain today where the Socialist Government has brought in “sweeping liberal reforms” that allow citizens easier access to “abortion, gay marriage, and fast-track divorce.”
Benedict’s most recent visit to Spain was controversial from the beginning, as the 60 million Euro ($85 million) cost to host the religious leader represents a real hardship for the Spanish economy, where the unemployment rate is at 21 percent. His appearance in the traditionally Catholic country was marked by resistance from clergy members, protests and an attempted kiss-in staged by gay and lesbian activists.
Upon his departure, the Pope promised to pray for all Spaniards, especially the young people of the country. He said:
“I am sure that they (the young people) will contribute the best they have to offer through their faith in Christ, so that this great country can face the challenges of the present hour.”
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+ add your ownHey Andrea, why don't you read your Bible & see what God really said about the sins that "gays" do with each other before you make such silly statements.
If you do you'll find in both Old and New Testaments that He's a lot more "anti-gay" than the pope is, & Gods opinion is the one that matters most.
Guess that's God's way of saying that you shouldn't be so anti-LGBT.
This is just comical! Love the headline...
Ian
That's hogwash. I don't know what "god" you're talking about, but the God of the Bible, the Christian God, said in Jeremiah 17:9 "the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked".
God doesn't need a spokesman....listen to your heart and you shall hear his voice....he dwells within you.
Please tell me why Anyone still listens to this Pope or any pope for that matter. They live in luxury while the people who they are suppose to serve don't live like that at all to say the very least. Think for yourselves people. You have your own spiritual answers. No pope will ever know what you should or shouldn't do with your spiritual life or your life in general.
To imply that God was somehow chastening the Pope because of his "anti-gay" stance is ludicrous.
If you try reading the Bible, the "love letter from God", that the Christian faith was founded upon, you'll see that both Old & New Testaments are replete with info. from God stating that the things that "gays" do with each other sexually are abomination (detestable) to Him (God) & are forbidden.
If you disagree with God, that's your problem.
The pope should be careful what he says because you can not hide from GOD.
I wouldn't take advice from someone who gets his "morals" from a book, lewl. It's time people opened their eyes and saw what these pieces of excrement really are.
Ernesto A. I read them . Are you REALLY suggesting that gays & lesbians should be KILLED???
What a wonderful, loving god you must have !
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